Crew Leader - Arborist

Lewis Tree Service; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Crew Foreman to join our team in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will oversee tree trimming and removal operations while ensuring safety and compliance with arboriculture techniques. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have strong leadership skills, and enjoy working outdoors. Join us to thrive in a progressive, employee-owned company dedicated to success and safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Specialized paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans including stock ownership

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Trimmer/Climber around utility lines.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of arboriculture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tree trimming and removal orders from the General Foreman.
• Plan and layout daily work for the crew.
• Perform tree trimming duties for utility customers.

Skills

Communication

Tree identification

Climbing

Safety practices

Job description

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.

We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Non-Union positions:
  • Competitive pay
  • Specialized paid training & certifications
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
  • Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
• That everyone on the team matters
• That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
• That through diversity we build strength
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why you'll love this Job:

• You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
• You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
• You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
• You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
• You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

What you’ll do as a Crew Foreman at Lewis:

• Interpret tree trimming, removal and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customer
• Plan and layout daily work foryourcrew.(Consideringtime required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions, customer’s permission, etc.)
• Perform a Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each job site with all crew members and assigns work tasks based on an individual's knowledge skills and abilities.
• Performline clearing and tree trimmingdutiesforLewis Tree Service’sutilitycustomersincludingpruning treetopsand limbs,trimming or removal ofat-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs,etc.
• Climb treesand operate a bucketfor trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
• Prepare,operateand maintainall tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Removelimbsand brush, cleanup and disposeof debris.
• Mixingand applyspray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.

What you’ll need:

• Twoyears or moreexperienceworkingas a Trimmer/Climber, working around utilitylines.
• Ability to lead peopleincluding strong communication skills
• Knowledgeof trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applicable to workingclose toenergized conductors.
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying andPPE
• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines, voltage, line equipment, etc.
• Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
• Have a valid driver’s license, CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Electric Circuits

Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certication

First Aid Certification

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